CVE-2024-56137

What it is

MaxKB, which stands for Max Knowledge Base, is an open source knowledge base question-answering system based on a large language model and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG). Prior to version 1.9.0, a remote command execution vulnerability exists in the module of function library. The vulnerability allow privileged‌ users to execute OS command in custom scripts. The vulnerability has been fixed in v1.9.0.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network with an admin-level account, but needs a user to act. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.

Exploit odds

0.8% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2025-01-02 15:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 08:11 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 0.8% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 6.8 MEDIUM (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2025-01-02 15:15 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 08:11 UTC

Exploit probability

0.8% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-78 · OS command injection

Record status

Analyzed

Affected

• Maxkb < 1.9.0

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 6.8

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

High

User interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

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